• Covers 2V and 4V – 302ci, 351ci and 400ci Cleveland V8 engines
• Factory specifications of all variants
• Design and production history
• A hugely popular performance engine for Ford fans, particularly Mustang owners
• Information on what matters for high-performance use
• Coverage includes NASCAR racing engines
• Design criteria and reasons for unique Cleveland features

Description

Years of meticulous research have resulted in this unique history, technical appraisal (including tuning and motorsports) and data book of the Ford V8 Cleveland 335 engines produced in the USA, Canada and Australia, including input from the engineers involved in the design, development and subsequent manufacture of this highly-prized engine from its inception in 1968 until production ceased in 1982.

Synopsis

The definitive history of 335-Series Cleveland Small Block Ford V8 Engines produced in the USA, Canada and Australia between 1970-1982.
Years of meticulous and dedicated research have allowed Des Hammill to collate extensive and accurate information to produce this fully comprehensive and unique technical appraisal of the Ford V8 Cleveland engines, including previously undocumented knowledge of both the engineers and engine plants involved in the design, development and subsequent manufacture of this highly prized engine from its inception in 1968 until production ceased in 1982.
Coverage includes Ford engine plants, all Cleveland 335 variants, cylinder heads, preparation for racing, camshafts, technical data, racing history in NASCAR and Pro-Stock; in fact, just about everything you could wish to know about this classic engine.
This is one of an informative series of books depicting the history of the individual series of Ford overhead valve V8 engines.

Independent Reviews

‘Author, engineer and race engine builder Des Hammill’s title covers the history, technical specifications and performance modifications of each Cleveland variant in this 96-page Veloce “ESSENTIAL Source Book” text, and includes information from the engineers who designed them. If you own a Cleveland V-8-powered vehicle and would like to learn everything about its engine, this book is a great resource.’
Hemmings Classic Car

‘Author Des Hammill has really done his research… The resulting technical appraisal is the definitive book on the subject and an essential source of information for historians, classic car owners and racers alike.’
Classic American